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The Georgia native ran a disappointing time of 4.64 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Barber’s time was 18th out of the 22 backs that participated in the drill. Georgia running back Keith Marshall ran the top time at 4.31 seconds.

His results in the vertical jump were similarly disappointing at 32.5 inches, the second lowest result in his position group.

The numbers won’t quite the concerns over Barber’s lack of explosiveness. The 5-foot-10, 228-pounder acknowledged his critics at the end of his sophomore season.

“People think I'm just a downhill runner and I don't really have any speed. I don't feel like that's the case,” Barber said. “I really haven't been given an opportunity.”

Barber will get an opportunity to improve on those numbers at Auburn’s pro-day in March.

The former Tiger won’t have to worry as much about getting better results in change of direction drills.

Barber’s 4.21-second performance in the 20-yard shuttle was the third best time for running backs. He also had a top time in the 3-cone drill at seven seconds flat.

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Jordan D. Hill has covered high schools and athletes in the Bi-City area for the Ledger-Enquirer since January 2017. Prior to coming to Columbus, Hill was a freelancer for The Macon Telegraph and an intern for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A native of Jasper, Georgia, Hill is a graduate of Pickens High School and the University of Georgia.